About Te Kāpehu Whetū

Te Kāpehu Whetū (the Māori Star Compass) is a kura based in Whangarei that combines the wisdom of our tupuna with 21st century learning systems. Our unique approach empowers our students to excel as Māori and develop the character, knowledge and skills required to navigate today’s global society.

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Nga Pou

Te Kāpehu Whetū offers an opportunity to raise generations of Ngāpuhi who are confident, competent and capable so that they may find their place on the marae and their place in the world - “Tu ki te marae..... Tu ki te Ao”.

To do so, the Kura Hourua continues with a focus around three pou: Kia Māori, Kia Mātau, Kia Tū Rangatira ai!